Emily got a $10 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble for her birthday from her great grandma. She and I went on a special date for her to spend it and pick out a book. I wanted her to be able to pick out whatever book she wanted, within reason. Of all the books in the store, this is what she chose. Walter the Farting Dog. Ever read it? It's a national bestseller. Serious. And it was $17 with tax--so I ended up paying for almost half of it. Can't believe I let her get this book--we don't even let the girls use this word at our house. Oh the things we do to spark an interest in reading in our children!Great Grandma is going to be thrilled when she hears the title of the book...maybe I won't tell her.
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This cracked me up.
There are things I don't tell my great-grandma, too.
I've read one of the Walter books. And actually, I sat with my niece Delia and my dad as my dad read the book to her. I don't think I had ever heard my dad say the word "fart" before. Every time he said it I laughed and whispered to Delia, "Grandpa just said fart!" She thought it was hilarious. -Abby
I've seen that book but never read it. You'll have to tell us how it is. We started off not using that word in our house either. Now I sometimes need to remind them not to.
We have this book!!! We got it for a special occasion too. With an 8 year old boy in the house, the developmental stuff for that age says they need some outlets to deal with concepts of bodily function. I think this has been a great way to laugh about body noises in a healthy way. Have fun!
I should clarify...we actually do/will allow Nathan to use the word fart--when he's with Daddy or in the presence of boys only. But we want him to treat his sisters like ladies and not use that word around them. :)
I do have to admit, though, that the book is funny!
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